You Are The Priority

December is here and it feels amazing to be completing my first semester of college! But it is also special for me because it is my birthday (17th!!!)  month, so to reflect on this occasion, here is a post about learning (yes, again!) 1. If you have free time, Face Time your family!  2. It is okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them 3. Hard work pays off 4. The best accessory is a smile  5. Simple gestures of gratitude go a long way 6. When you get a chance, hold a baby! 7. Friends are amazing, I love mine with all my heart.  8. You are responsible for your own happiness 9. Always have chocolate nearby 10. Genuine connections are truly blessings 11. Understand others and they will understand you 12. An attitude of gratitude brings more opportunities 13. It's important to realize how your words and actions impact others 14. Staying true to your values is a strength of character 15. Get out of your comfort zone 16. It's always b...

This sudden urge to write arrived unexpectedly. But I just know that writing is good for my mental health, and I guess I am going to act on this wave of inspiration. Call it what you may, but in this collection of writing, I hope that my insights can be somewhat substantial without taking myself too seriously on this whole writing thing. I honestly can't believe that it is less than a month away until I am traveling to Boston. One of my favorite cities in the world. A place where it feels like home, a place so loved that it warms my heart. Filled with kind people, places that inspire me, challenge me to dig deeper and require me to show my true character. I am going to be honest, I am kind of nervous about the transition that is just around the corner and right now is approaching me in the forms of tons of emails and notifications. Going from a super extravert to a somewhat timid introverted girl in just a year, I am curious to see how I will continue to adapt in a completely ne...